Coral Reefs in Atlantic Could Collapse by 2040

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported on a new study warning that over 70% of Atlantic coral reefs could die by 2040, even in optimistic climate scenarios. If warming surpasses 2°C, up to 99% of corals could be lost by 2100, mirroring declines already seen in regions like Australia.


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